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Elric to Rescue Tanelorn (Chronicles of the Last Emperor of Melnibone #2)

by Michael Moorcock

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ISBN13: 9780345498632
ISBN10: 0345498631
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Elric of Melniboné. The name is like a magic spell, conjuring up the image of an albino champion and his cursed, vampiric sword, Stormbringer. Elric, the last emperor of a cruel and decadent race, rogue and adventurer, hero and murderer, lover and traitor, is mystery and paradox personified — a timeless testament to the creative achievement of Michael Moorcock, the most significant fantasy writer since Tolkien.

Now comes the second in this definitive series of Elric volumes. Gorgeously illustrated by acclaimed artist Michael Wm. Kaluta and including a new Introduction by Michael Moorcock, this collection features, along with Elric, such renowned characters as Erekosë, Rackhir the Red Archer, and Count Renark von Bek. Readers will delight in adventures that include "To Rescue Tanelorn...," "Master of Chaos," "The Singing Citadel," "The Black Blade's Song," and the novella version of "The Eternal Champion."

Elric: To Rescue Tanelorn is essential reading for every fantasy fan and provides indelible proof — if any was needed — of the genius of Michael Moorcock.

Review:

"Moorcock's writing is intricate, fabulous, and mellifluous. Reading his words I was, and am, reminded of music. His novels are symphonic experiences. They dance and cry and bleed and make promises that can live only in the moment of their utterance." from the Foreword by Walter Mosley, New York Times-bestselling author of Blonde Faith and Devil in a Blue Dress

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"The most significant UK author of sword and sorcery, a form he has both borrowed from and transformed." The Encyclopedia of Fantasy

Synopsis:

The second of six illustrated omnibus volumes brings back into print the classic fantasy tales of Elric, Last Emperor of Melniboné.

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“Moorcocks writing is intricate, fabulous, and mellifluous. Reading his words I was, and am, reminded of music. His novels are symphonic experiences. They dance and cry and bleed and make promises that can live only in the moment of their utterance.”

–from the Foreword by Walter Mosley, New York Times bestselling author of Blonde Faith and Devil in a Blue Dress

Elric of Melniboné. The name is like a magic spell, conjuring up the image of an albino champion and his cursed, vampiric sword, Stormbringer. Elric, the last emperor of a cruel and decadent race, rogue and adventurer, hero and murderer, lover and traitor, is mystery and paradox personified–a timeless testament to the creative achievement of Michael Moorcock, the most significant fantasy writer since Tolkien.

Now comes the second in this definitive series of Elric volumes. Gorgeously illustrated by acclaimed artist Michael Wm. Kaluta and including a new Introduction by Michael Moorcock, this collection features, along with Elric, such renowned characters as Erekosë, Rackhir the Red Archer, and Count Renark von Bek. Readers will delight in adventures that include “To Rescue Tanelorn . . .,” “Master of Chaos,” “The Singing Citadel,” “The Black Blades Song,” and the novella version of “The Eternal Champion.”

Elric: To Rescue Tanelorn is essential reading for every fantasy fan and provides indelible proof–if any was needed–of the genius of Michael Moorcock.

“The most significant UK author of sword and sorcery, a form he has both borrowed from and transformed.”

–The Encyclopedia of Fantasy

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Dead Air, October 19, 2008 (view all comments by Dead Air)
Something needs to be said immediately about the packaging of this compendium of Michael Moorcock stories: the byline Elric - Chronicles of the Last Emporer of Melnibone #2 is essentially not true.

Not quite a lie, but a stretch of the truth, as there are Elric stories contained in the volume, just not necessarily more than other Eternal Champion themed tales. Elric is the star of Moorcock's creations, and deservedly so. However, the first two stories "The Eternal Champion" and "To Rescue Tanelorn" feature entirely different protagonists and not even a mention of the melancholic albino prince.

Don't, however, let that stop you from reading this amazing collection of short fantastic ficiton. This is vintage Moorcock at his creative best. While claiming it is solely an Elric collection must have seemed as necessary to the publishers as the obligatory Tolkein name drops on the cover (which given how much Moorcock dislikes Tolkein's work is surely aggravating for the author!) in fact you get to travel the Multiverse with the likes of Erokse, Rakhir the Red Archer, and Count Renark von Bek. Moorcock's prose is engaging while being mystical simultaneously.

This is well worth owning and reading, just know ahead of time what you will be owning and reading!
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Product Details

ISBN:
9780345498632
Author:
Moorcock, Michael
Publisher:
Del Rey Books
Illustrator:
Kaluta, Michael William
Subject:
Fantasy - Epic
Subject:
Swordsmen
Subject:
Fantasy fiction, English
Subject:
Science Fiction and Fantasy-Fantasy-Epic
Copyright:
2008
Edition Description:
Trade paper
Series:
Chronicles of the Last Emperor of Melnibone
Series Volume:
02
Publication Date:
20080731
Binding:
TRADE PAPER
Grade Level:
General/trade
Language:
English
Illustrations:
, Y
Pages:
460
Dimensions:
8.20x5.48x1.10 in. .85 lbs.
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Product details 460 pages Del Rey Books - English 9780345498632 Reviews:
"Review" by , "Moorcock's writing is intricate, fabulous, and mellifluous. Reading his words I was, and am, reminded of music. His novels are symphonic experiences. They dance and cry and bleed and make promises that can live only in the moment of their utterance." from the Foreword by Walter Mosley, New York Times-bestselling author of Blonde Faith and Devil in a Blue Dress
"Review" by , "The most significant UK author of sword and sorcery, a form he has both borrowed from and transformed."
"Synopsis" by , The second of six illustrated omnibus volumes brings back into print the classic fantasy tales of Elric, Last Emperor of Melniboné.
"Synopsis" by , “Moorcocks writing is intricate, fabulous, and mellifluous. Reading his words I was, and am, reminded of music. His novels are symphonic experiences. They dance and cry and bleed and make promises that can live only in the moment of their utterance.”

–from the Foreword by Walter Mosley, New York Times bestselling author of Blonde Faith and Devil in a Blue Dress

Elric of Melniboné. The name is like a magic spell, conjuring up the image of an albino champion and his cursed, vampiric sword, Stormbringer. Elric, the last emperor of a cruel and decadent race, rogue and adventurer, hero and murderer, lover and traitor, is mystery and paradox personified–a timeless testament to the creative achievement of Michael Moorcock, the most significant fantasy writer since Tolkien.

Now comes the second in this definitive series of Elric volumes. Gorgeously illustrated by acclaimed artist Michael Wm. Kaluta and including a new Introduction by Michael Moorcock, this collection features, along with Elric, such renowned characters as Erekosë, Rackhir the Red Archer, and Count Renark von Bek. Readers will delight in adventures that include “To Rescue Tanelorn . . .,” “Master of Chaos,” “The Singing Citadel,” “The Black Blades Song,” and the novella version of “The Eternal Champion.”

Elric: To Rescue Tanelorn is essential reading for every fantasy fan and provides indelible proof–if any was needed–of the genius of Michael Moorcock.

“The most significant UK author of sword and sorcery, a form he has both borrowed from and transformed.”

–The Encyclopedia of Fantasy
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